SLROC Forum

Hi
I have converted a series 2a from diesel back to petrol2. 5 l 4cyl petrol. It has a series 3 dash like a 90. It was going well but needed to replace horn arm and decided to wire in a push button as indicater / horm, arm was faulty.
In so doing I shorted it out when cutting into a wire behind dashboard. Lots of sparks!
Horn works well but won't turn starter. It also had a faulty starter switch which I replaced today along with a new starter motor as thought it had welded mechanism.
It is just the same.....
making a slight clicking noise on engaging starter but doesn't turn starter. HELP!
John Atherton

Could be your solenoid, see if you have 12 Volts when you try and start, also 12 volts direct from the battery.

Yes it sounds like the solenoid has jammed. Give it a whack with a hammer and that should free it off.
If you don't have a meter, short out the terminals on the solenoid and that will get the starter spinning if there is any power. ( Lots of sparks).
Good luck.
 
       Pete.